“Only half our goal is development as soccer players; the other half is development as people,” said Sherry. “In 10 or 15 years when we see each other, we might not remember how many games we won, but we’ll see what kinds of people we’ve helped produce. It’s important for our players to understand that selfless playing and selfless giving is something you don’t do for recognition, but something you do for the ‘team,’ and that’s important no matter what. “It’s part of our philosophy in the Tech soccer program, something we tell recruits, something that will continue to be a part of our program.”
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Lady Techster soccer team provides instruction, mentorship to aspiring young players during a free community soccer clinic.
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The Lady Techsters’ success off the field has translated to success on the field as well. 2010 saw the team sport a schoolbest 15-6 record and a tie for the most wins by any college soccer program in the state. That, and the support of more fans than ever before, is just some of what the Lady Techster soccer accomplished last season. Rising in popularity because of its work ethic and its infusion of the “Tech spirit” into the area’s youth programs, the Lady Techsters are hoping for more breakthroughs and success during the 2011 season.
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